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A kiwi is also going to provide a good boost of fiber, antioxidants and potassium, adds Shelly Wegman, registered dietitian at UNC Rex Nutrition Services. Those nutrients have health benefits for your ...

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As winter approaches, children become more vulnerable to illnesses. Maintaining a balanced diet during this season is crucial ...

While many restaurants have healthy options for kids, such options are rarely advertised. This undermines efforts to ...

As picky eaters, kids often gravitate to unhealthy foods high in sugar, fat, and low in nutrition. Many classic kids' foods like fruit snacks, cereal, yogurt, and fast food fall into this category.

The program was intended to support families during summer when children do not receive meals at school. The state didn’t ...